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The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

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Opinion: The Senior Meeting Felt Like a Sales Pitch

Amin Gozal, Copy Editor November 6, 2024

With some seniors fretting the costs of college, the additional fees for graduation seem intimidating. Even though seniors already had a lot to think about, Battle held a mandatory senior meeting on October...

Battle’s Outlooks on Love

Angel C, Reporter February 14, 2024

As a teenager, I feel like the idea of love can be quite complicated, especially around Valentine's Day. But let’s dive into the thoughts of a few people that attend and teach here at Battle.  Senior...

Opinion: Banned books make no sense!

Cloie Clayborn, Reporter October 31, 2023

Harry Potter, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Hate U Give, This One Summer, Scars, The Handmaid's Tale, Thirteen Reasons Why, Red Hood, All Boys Aren't Blue, Junie B Jones, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower,...

Op-Ed: Why SRG Will Fail

Jackie Ozanich, Managing Editor March 3, 2023

Standards-Referenced Grading (SRG) is a relatively new grading system that has been integrated into CPS since 2016, and will soon be making its debut at the high school level.       SRG is a new...

NBA

Blockbuster Trades in NBA

Graham Hoffman, Freelance Reporter February 15, 2023

      As the NBA season nears its midpoint, we approach a day all NBA fans love: the NBA trade deadline. Known as one of the most dramatic deadlines in sports, the NBA trade deadline is always packed...

Top 5 Holiday Movies

Isaac Boss, Reporter December 19, 2022

There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season, but one that many people partake in is watching films! Today, I have for you a list of the greatest holiday movies of all time. Do keep in mind though,...

What Are You Listening To?

Isaac Boss, Reporter September 20, 2022

A poll went out asking what students listened to over the course of the last three months, starting with the beginning of summer break. Poll-takers were required to answer 3-5 songs of their favorite or...

TikTok: more than just funny videos

TikTok: more than just funny videos

Patrick nkongro, Reporter March 10, 2022

TikTok is more than just funny videos, it has become a social media platform that connects, relates, and educates kids and adults.    TikTok allows people to be themselves and it also shows...

Black empowerment

Black empowerment

Aaliyah Preyer, reporter December 20, 2021

Black empowerment     Being black is more than just a color, more than a race, black is powerful in a way a lot of people won’t understand. It’s powerful because it’s something that nobody...

Stever On Sports

Nathan Stever, Editor In Chief November 10, 2021
Was Gruden judged too fast?

Athletes Influence On Social Media

Nathan Stever, Editor In Chief September 30, 2021

There’s no secret social media is growing larger everyday. Apps like Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and Tik Tok have given many users a platform to speak on. Some creators use these platforms...

Columbia Mall

Everything Wrong With The Mall

Jennifer Pereyra, Reporter May 14, 2021

The Columbia Mall has seemed to spike up some mixed emotions in many people, due to the lack of good stores and entertainment. With at least 81 stores, most of them still seem to disappoint those who visit. We’ve...

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